In most states any individual receiving a fee or commission for procuring a real estate sale would need to hold a license.

Depends on what your rate is there, if it's better to keep that FHA loan, and if you can procure a new multi-unit with low down payment financing via conventional channels. 

I am, however, thankful for that first property because it enabled me to become a more savvy investor and more efficient and effective landlord.It is far better to make a big mistake on a small investment (duplex) than to even make a small mistake on a larger scale project (apartment complex).Where is your property located in Columbus?

Offers, deals, and buyers procured during your listing will result in your having to pay commissions to your LA anyway.I always try FSBO first, then exclude from a future listing any buyers I procurred. 

All I do is procure a buyer.

-Direct Deposit/Bill Pay-Lifetime cap on interest rate is often half of a traditional HelocInvestors love it, as it enables them to be there own bank.

The most obvious ways of locating foreclosures by getting a list of recent default filing notices or procuring  foreclosure lists may not yield the results you want readily.

The only 'law' is that the seller has to pay their listing agent's commission regardless of who procures the buyer.

And with a video walk-through, it enables for in-person walk through as a confirmation not pre-application process. 

The buyer's agent is entitled to that fee if they are the procuring cause.